Nov 26, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Dominica’s highest national honour, the Dominica National Award of Honour, during the historic India-CARICOM Summit 2024 in Georgetown, Guyana. Dominica President Sylvanie Burton conferred the award in recognition of...
Nov 25, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Bitcoin’s close approach to the $100,000 milestone on November 24 spurred significant trading activity, resulting in one of the largest weekend cryptocurrency liquidation events over six months. Over $470 million in positions were cleared within 24 hours,...
Nov 15, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Guru Nanak, born in 1469 in Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi, espoused teachings centred on equality, love, humility, and service to others. He advocated for a spiritual path predicated on the unity of humanity and devotion to a singular, universal Creator. His message emphasized...
Nov 15, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Ankita Yadav, representing the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce, had the privilege of meeting with the Honourable Fekita ‘Utoikamanu, Tonga’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponifasio, Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa, during the...
Nov 14, 2024 | Commonwealth News
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 concluded recently in Apia, Samoa, where Commonwealth leaders convened under the theme, “One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth.” During the summit, heads of government reaffirmed their...
Nov 13, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Bradford has officially unveiled the UK’s only Commonwealth War Memorial outside London in a moving ceremony at the War Memorial Gardens in the city centre. The monument honours the service and sacrifice of soldiers from Commonwealth nations who fought in World War I...
Nov 12, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day, is observed across Commonwealth countries to honour the brave members of the armed forces who sacrificed their lives in service. Celebrated annually since the end of the First World War, Remembrance Day uses the red poppy as a...
Nov 11, 2024 | Commonwealth News
On October 23, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, speaking at the CHOGM Samoa Business Forum, announced two major initiatives: a Commonwealth Plan of Action for Finance and Investment and establishing a Commonwealth Standards Network. These efforts aim to strengthen...
Nov 11, 2024 | Commonwealth News
This day is typically celebrated with parades, cultural events, and ceremonies highlighting Maldivian independence and national pride. Minister Adam Naseer praised President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s transparent leadership and commitment to inclusive governance this...
Nov 8, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Botswana has declared a special public holiday to celebrate the inauguration of its new President, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko. Government spokesperson Montlenyane Baaitse confirmed that the holiday will begin with a half-day on Thursday, November 7, followed by a...
